If the garage door isn t opening or closing properly then check the tension on the torsion springs for needed adjustments.
How to tighten garage door spring tension.
The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel.
You need proper tension on a garage door to operate the door by hand or with an automatic opener.
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There are two torsion springs at each side of the garage door.
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How to adjust garage door tension.
The torsion spring helps the garage door open and close easily.
How to safely adjust your garage door spring.
This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.
If your garage door cable is at an angle or l.
A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or close unevenly improperly or at the wrong speed and adjusting the springs will likely solve the problem.
This can make the other parts of the garage door last a much longer time.
Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.
This video will show you how to repair a mis aligned garage door cable.